We offer small class
size for more personal instruction and there are quizzes
throughout to monitor your training. At the conclusion
of most classes there will be an exam. 70% correct will give
you a passing grade and a certificate of completion.
Available
courses include:
Computer Basics
Internet & Email
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Photo Editing &
Repair
Digital Photography
Document Design
QuickBooks Pro (Bookkeeping)
Computer Health &
Maintenance
Christmas Letter
Creation
There will be one 3 hour
lesson per week in our computer lab. Training manuals, disks,
handouts and other materials are available as required.
Computer Basics Course
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Prerequisite - None
If you’re new to computers
this course is for you. Learn the basics of Windows through
a hands-on exploration of its features and capabilities. Learn
how to use a mouse & keyboard, explore the Windows
environment; use a typical window, menus, toolbars, borders,
buttons and dialog boxes. It will also include working with
the many applets available in Windows. You will learn
keyboard shortcuts and basic file management. You will become
familiar with common computer jargon.
The recommended time for
completion is 12 hours.
Lesson Manual &
handouts included
Internet & Email Basics
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Prerequisite - None
This course covers
everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the internet. The
internet is all about information. This class is dedicated to
helping you learn to use and share that information in a
coherent manner. In this course we start with a simple
description of what the Web is and how it works We'll cover
the following topics: How To Use A Web Browser; Staying Safe;
Internet Addresses; Glossary of Terms; Navigation; Search
Engines; Using Outlook; Email Etiquette.
Cost $85.00 Includes
manual & handouts.
Microsoft Word 2007 Basics
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Prerequisite–Basic Computing Skills
Learn how to save and open
documents, edit text, delete and rearrange text, cut copy and
paste text, proof documents using the language tools; learn
how to improve the presentation of your text, such as
formatting text with different fonts and font styles;
formatting using indents, bullets, numbers, justification and
other aspects. Learn how to use templates and wizards, headers
and footers, page numbers; import and manipulate graphics,
such as clipart and photos. Create,
edit, and format tables, outlines and columns. During the
course you will create several professional looking documents.
The recommended time for
completion is 18 hours.
Lesson Manual & Handouts
included
**Word Intermediate is also available
Microsoft Excel 2007 Basics
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Prerequisite–Basic Computing Skills
This
course will introduce you to the basic commands, formulas,
functions and capabilities of Excel. You will learn how to
use the new ribbon
navigation in 2007.
Students will learn
basic spreadsheet
techniques with
Microsoft Excel
including the creation
of simple worksheets,
formatting and printing
worksheets,
create
and use charts; enter, edit, and format
information on the worksheet; enhance worksheets with fonts
and borders; design and build sample worksheets; freeze areas
on large worksheets; apply built-in and custom formats; change
cell size and alignment; sorting and filing; keyboard
shortcuts; and to exit
and save your work session.
The recommended time for
completion is 18 hours.
Lesson Manual & Handouts
included
**Excel Intermediate is also available
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Basics
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In
this course students will learn the fundamentals of slide
presentation including concepts
and terminology, working with text boxes, tables, graphics and
animation,
You
will
use a variety of commands, functions, and will complete a
slide show presentation during the class.
The recommended time for
completion is 18 hours.
Lesson Manual & Handouts
included
Photo Editing &
Restoration
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Prerequisite–Basic Computing Skills
In a traditional darkroom,
you control images with choices of films, chemicals, and
papers. In the digital world, you do that with a computer
system and a photo editing program. This hands-on course will
give step-by-step training on how to edit, retouch and restore
photos. Learn to adjust contrast and color balance, how to
enhance photographs and correct imperfections in both scanned
and digital images.
**Photos will be provided
to work on
Lesson Manual & Handouts
additional
$35.00
Digital Photography
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Prerequisite - None
This
is a hands on course where you will learn to use your
digital camera. Instruction will be given on settings, use
of light, composition, etc. We will discuss close up (macro)
photography, landscape and portraits. We will go out and
take pictures using our digital cameras. You will learn to
download the photos to the computer and burn them to a disk,
and will then edit the pictures using such techniques as red
eye removal, removing background distractions, creating
black and white photos, etc. You will also learn how to
organize your photos on your computer and how to make unique
gifts with your photos.
**Please wear weather appropriate clothing as we will be
going outside to shoot
***Please bring your camera, cord, camera instructions &
extra batteries
Cost $145.00 includes
handouts
Document
Design
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Prerequisite - Microsoft Word
By the end of this course you will have
designed business cards (or personal cards), a brochure,
recipe cards, address labels, gift tags, a poster, a calendar
and as an added bonus you will create a photo frame booklet
suitable for gift giving. Have fun while using a variety of
desktop publishing software. Learn to print on different paper
types & sizes.
The recommended time for
completion is 12 hours.
Lesson Material & Handouts
additional $25.00
Quickbooks Pro
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The most popular bookkeeping
software. The goal of the program is
to help equip you with the tools you need to master the art of
small business financial management.
QuickBooks
helps you keep track of bills and payments, balance your
budget, plan for tax season and much more.
This course is designed to
give you everything that you need to set up your accounting
systems within your business.
The recommended time for
completion is 12 hours.
Lesson Manual & Handouts
included
Computer Maintenance (top)
Do you wonder why your computer is running
slower than before?Does your hard drive
light flash even when you are not working on
your computer? Do you think you could be
infected with a virus?
This course
covers the fundamentals of computer hardware, as
well as basic PC configuration, preventive
maintenance, and diagnostics. You will learn how
to clean out the dust bunnies, remove unwanted
files and startup items, clean and defrag your
system and perform tasks such as changing your
CD drive or adding RAM.
We
also cover how to deal with spam, viruses,
and hackers. Learn to use your system tools like
defrag, check for errors and other general
maintenance, Many of the solutions presented
are free software based solutions. This course
is for any computer user and a must for anyone
with a full-time, high speed cable or DSL
connection to the Internet.
Cost
$85.00 includes program disk & handouts
Christmas Letter
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Jazz
up your Christmas letters! Make that annual Christmas letter
exciting using graphics, photographs, borders and more.
Learn how you can personalize all of your letters and yet
only have to type your letter once using mail merge. Learn
how to make fancy Christmas labels for your packages and
mailing labels.
Cost
$45.00 includes materials
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